The Discovery Barn

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Infants
• Toddlers
• Preschool
• School age

Programs and features on the state record

• Licensed for 131 children
• Accepts child care assistance
• School-age care
• Before-school care
• Meals provided
• After-school care
• Snacks provided
• Transportation to and from school
• Field trips

Location and nearby daycares

Licensing and inspection record

Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.

Permit

On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026

Operation number

1661049

Permit type

Licensed center

Licensed since

October 2017

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

No

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

7 inspections on record, most recent Jul 7, 2026. 6 of 10 visits and reports cited a standard. 2 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

• Jul 7, 2026Inspection7 standards cited

  • 746.615(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Exemptions for Immunization Requirements Must Meet Criteria Specified by DSHS

    Two children's files do not have current exemptions on file. The exemptions have expired.

    Corrected Jul 24, 2026

  • 746.1309(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Documented Annual Training- Required Content

    A caregiver is missing topics under this standard. The caregiver is missing the following: preventing and responding to food allergies, understanding building and physical premises safety, and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.

    Corrected Jul 17, 2026

  • 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Children's Records - Immunizations

    Two children's files out of ten reviewed did not have current shot records.

    Corrected Jul 17, 2026

  • 746.1309(c)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment

    One caregiver has not completed the topics under this section.

    Corrected Jul 17, 2026

  • 746.1309(d)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required

    A caregiver has not completed the training topics under this standard. They are missing: Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome, understanding safe sleep and preventing sudden infant death, and understanding early brain development.

    Corrected Jul 10, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.605(15)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan

    One child with a listed food allergy does not have an emergency food allergy plan.

    Corrected Jul 17, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    The gate between the big kid playground and the preschool playground is rusted which caused the bottom part to break in two different sections. The structure on the school age playground has a broken piece on the back side. On the toddler playground there is a broken step on the little tykes slide structure.

    Corrected Jul 20, 2026 · Technical assistance given

• Jul 15, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Jul 18, 2024Inspection2 standards cited

  • 746.1315(b)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

    One caregiver did not have CPR that was in person. The training was an online course that does not meet the standards.

    Corrected Aug 2, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High

    AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    A caregiver was observed with out a background check eligiblity notification and was in the classroom. Note: The caregiver was sent home.

    Corrected Jul 18, 2024 · Technical assistance given

• Jan 19, 2024Assessment1 standard cited

  • 746.303(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low

    Report Number of Employees

    The operation has not reported the number of employees who left employment as required by January 15, 2024.

    Corrected Jan 22, 2024

• Aug 10, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
• Jul 25, 2023Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    The toilet seat in the red room is peeling and no longer sanitizable.

    Corrected Aug 11, 2023 · Technical assistance given

• Jul 18, 2023Self-reported incident7 standards cited

  • 746.5205(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

    Based on the information obtained during the interviews it was determined that the operation has not practiced a fire drill since at least May of 2023.

    Corrected Aug 11, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3317(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders

    Children in the infant room were being fed snack directly on the table.

    Corrected Jul 25, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3407(9)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

    One classroom was observed with paint chipping on different parts of the walls. Note: Pictures were taken.

    Corrected Aug 11, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.2909(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits

    A child was observed in the romper room to be sleeping in front of one of the exit doors. Note: a picture was taken and the child was moved.

    Corrected Jul 25, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.2407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

    Infants were observed sitting in the table without the use of safety straps. One caregiver interviewed for the investigation has admitted to not using the straps when children are in the table. Note: The importance of using the straps were explained to the caregivers. Infants were strapped in before I left the room.

    Corrected Jul 25, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.4003(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit

    The first aid kit in the infant and toddler building is missing Tweezers and antiseptic.

    Corrected Jul 28, 2023

  • 746.2805(6)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language

    During my inspection a caregiver was over heard using an agressive tone with the children who were not listening. Note: The director went into the classroom and spoke with the caregiver regarding their tone.

    Corrected Jul 25, 2023 · Technical assistance given

• Sep 25, 2022Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
• Sep 15, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
• Sep 29, 2021Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.5205(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

    The fire drills have not been completed since June.

    Corrected Oct 8, 2021 · Technical assistance given

Cited standards by risk level

• Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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